Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 73: Changes in Winning Ratio
“You guys had a tea party, didn’t you?”
Michela tried to confirm the rumors she heard during their holiday training.
“Tea party, was it? Oh yeah, that thing from the other day. Yeah, it was our first tea party, Gulf’s and mine.”
“What!!?? …You really went?”
“Yeah, we did. They invited us over, so why not, right? It’s all about gaining experience? Well, Gulf was the main target for the girls who approached us.”
In response to Michela’s shocked expression, Ishud calmly conveyed the details of what happened at that time.
“…I can’t imagine you participating in a tea party at all.”
“Michela~~, aren’t you underestimating Ishud a bit too much? He’s the one who prepared the sweets for the tea party and contributed to the conversation topics as well.”
Most of the students at Flaveld Academy are sons and daughters of nobles who have enrolled to become knights or wizards serving the country.
There was a common topic of combat, fundamentally.
Moreover… Ishud’s knowledge regarding topics other than combat was not particularly deep, but it was broad enough that he never struggled to engage in conversation.
“…I can’t imagine it at all.”
“Hahaha!! You’re making another funny face. But well, if you’re getting beaten up day after day like this, it’s no wonder you can’t imagine it.”
“Argh!! Even though I haven’t won yet, I’ll definitely crush you someday!!”
“Sure, sure, I’ll be looking forward to it~~”
Ishud casually brushes off Michela’s determination.
It may seem like he’s just casually engaging, but… Ishudo was counting it as one of the pleasures of the future.
“But Michela, shouldn’t your priority from here on out be to restore your win rate with Gulf to its previous state? Focusing too much on the future and neglecting the obstacles right in front of you isn’t a good idea, you know~~”
“…I’m aware of that.”
Unaware that he was being used as fodder for Michela’s ridicule, Gulf continued as usual, swinging his longsword with a serious expression.
Ten days have passed since the end of the intense battle festival.
After spending a relaxed day right after the festival, they resumed training diligently every day… and on holidays, they ventured out to face monsters in actual combat.
“Somewhat… using these words might not be the best way to put it, but it feels like you’ve awakened, doesn’t it?”
“And you’re saying that when your win rate hasn’t changed that much?”
“Don’t get so worked up~~. Honestly… I’m struggling to win more than before too.”
Initially, Gulf was bewildered by the increase in physical abilities that occurred when using and not using his fighting spirit.
When facing opponents of the same level, the difference would inevitably become a fatal moment.
But Gulf was diligent… Over these ten days, he completely dispelled that confusion and no longer stumbled carelessly.
(When he was fighting against that arrogant young noble, he must’ve entered a zone. He wasn’t being swayed by the increase in physical abilities from using fighting spirit at all. When he first started training… yeah, he saw some amusing scenes multiple times, but still, it’s Gulf~~, so he quickly adjusted… But that’s still not perfect yet, huh.)
In any case, Ishud recognized Gulf as an interesting friend once again.
“Fighting spirit isn’t an infallible power. Its duration isn’t that long yet. Big boobs, you can handle it too, right?”
“…As long as I’m surrounded by wind, I can handle it.”
Still, Gulf’s win rate has been higher lately.
Simply being physically strong is enough to pose a threat.
While Gulf is dissatisfied with relying on increased physical abilities gained from using fighting spirit to win, if he were to lose due to skill, there would be no one surpassing Gulf except perhaps Michela.
“I thought it wasn’t normal… but at this rate, there might be an offer from a Count’s family eventually.”
“For engagement?”
“That’s right. At this point, that strength, and the ultimate goal, are similar to mine… If it happens, there’ll be no stopping him.”
“…I think I understand what you’re trying to say. But don’t go telling him things like that too directly. He might collapse from nerves.”
“If such a conversation actually comes up, his heart might just stop.”
While he had come to terms with her own value and strength through words from his friends, when it came to matters of the opposite sex, there was still some lack of confidence.
From Ishud and Phillip’s perspective, that was part of Gulf’s charm… but if he couldn’t act confidently when the time came, he might miss his chance.
“Speaking of which, it seems like Andreas is interested in Gulf too.”
“Andreas, the fifth prince… Wait, what? Is he thinking about recommending his own sister as a fiancée to Gulf?”
“I highly doubt that’s the case. However, if it were true, Gulf’s heart might really stop, not as a joke but out of shock.”
If it were to be the sister of Prince Andreas, that is to say, a princess.
From Gulf’s perspective, she was someone he knew of as “Oh, that person,” but it was common sense that they would never actually meet.
(Whether his heart would stop as big boobs says, I don’t know… but if it did happen, he’d definitely faint.)
While feeling sorry for him, just imagining that scene made him burst into laughter.
“Huh? Everyone seems a bit restless today.”
“Yeah… the intense battle festival is over, so are there any other events happening?”
After the weekend had passed and a weekday with classes returned.
As the two entered the classroom, although there was a momentary gathering of glances as usual, the conversation quickly returned to the topic of the restlessness.
(To be honest, I’m not really interested in events, so I have no idea at all. Could it be that a graduate of the academy who is now actively excelling as a knight is coming as a temporary teacher? If that’s the case, then it makes sense why everyone’s restless.)
“Quiet down.”
As the homeroom teacher Byron entered, the students instantly fell silent as his words commanded.
“Starting today, there will be an exchange student joining this class.”
(Ah, I see… That explains why everyone’s so restless.)
While understanding the reason behind the restlessness, Ishud cast a fond glance at his classmates who were jittery for such a reason.
Meanwhile, Byron directed a look at Ishud that seemed to say, “Just how old are you?”